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Saturday, July 18, 2026

President Donald Trump's approval rating among voters with a high school education or less has fallen to an all-time low, according to new polling, raising fresh questions about whether the president is losing ground with one of his most reliable political constituencies.

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... The latest figures from Echelon Insights show Trump is now firmly underwater with this group -- marking a dramatic reversal from the early months of his second term, when he enjoyed strong positive ratings among less-educated voters.

For a demographic that has consistently anchored Republican electoral success in recent years, the shift signals a potentially significant crack in the coalition that returned Trump to the White House. ...

According to the latest Echelon Insights poll, Trump's overall approval stands at 38 percent, with 61 percent disapproving (net minus 23).

Among voters with a high school education or less, approval is 41 percent, disapproval 57 percent (net minus 16), which is the lowest it has been with this demographic in this polling series.

In July 2025, his net approval with this group was minus 7.

At the start of his second term, he held a net plus-18 approval rating with less-educated voters.

That equates to a 34-point swing since January 2025 among this key demographic. ...



#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-18 02:16 PM | Reply

In my opinion, Trump is no longer manly enough.

Sad!

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-18 04:30 PM | Reply

There is nothing in the least bit "manly" about Trump.
He reeks of insecurity, weakness, and poos#fication.

#3 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-18 04:39 PM | Reply

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